Written and photos by Neal Cribb On November 18, 2025, Sanguisugabogg stormed the outdoor stage at Mohawk in Austin, TX, delivering a punishing set that showcased their ferocious brand of death metal. The Ohio-born quartet — fresh off the release of their new album Hideous Aftermath — hit the crowd with …
Photos and written by Bang Ho Once upon a time in Austin long ago, there was a venue downtown called Austin Music Hall. The last show I got to see there before it was bulldozed was also the last time I saw Purity Ring live on September 5th 2015. I …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On October 9, 2025, British punk veterans GBH stormed the stage at Austin’s 29th Street Ballroom, delivering an incendiary performance that reminded everyone why they’re pillars of the hardcore scene. From the opening chords to the final anthem, the band tore through their set with …
Written and photos by Jadan Aguilar Sept 30th, 2025Austin, Texas – Emo’s Austin Touring their new album The Clearing, Wolf Alice made an unforgettable stop in Austin, Texas. To only call this a performance would not be doing this show justice. This was an experience that many fans will hold …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On October 5, 2025, Austin’s Mohawk hosted Automatic, in support of their surreal and razor-sharp new album Excess. From the moment they took the stage, the band wove a sonic tapestry of moody synth lines, dark bass grooves, and sharp vocal interplay. Automatic’s set drew …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 27, 2025, punk legend Marky Ramone brought his “Plays the Ramones Classics” set to Mohawk in Austin, delivering a relentless night of timeless hooks and frenetic energy. With doors opening at 7 PM and showtime at 8, the outdoor stage filled with fans …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 17, 2025, Southern California’s hardcore-punk stalwarts Stick To Your Guns ascended the stage at Come And Take It Live as part of the Boundaries tour block, delivering a relentless and impassioned set that echoed their slogan—”Keep Planting Flowers”—with both ferocity and hope. Frontman …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 11, 2025, Emo’s Austin was transformed into a riotous celebration of ska-punk as Less Than Jake took the stage for their “Summer Circus 2025” tour stop. Opening with the explosive “Gainesville Rock City,” bassist Roger Lima’s cheeky banter and the thunderous brass of …
Written and photos by Neal Cribb On August 2, 2025, The Aquabats landed their “Bats! Kats & Rats Tour” at Austin’s open-air Radio/East venue, launching into a kaleidoscopic set brimming with quirky, campy energy. This beloved superhero-themed ska-punk ensemble—known for their colorful ray-gun costumes and comic-book theatrics—turned the evening into a …
